Some of the best wiring I’ve ever seen in a boat! My 2021 1860 MVJT has an 18 gallon gas tank in front and all 3 batteries in back. Have only ran it for an hour in local rive and seems like I am going to need to put two trolling motor batteries up front. When wife was all way up front on bean bag it belt decent but still seems like rear sits down to low.
Great boat, great job laying it out. I recently sold my SeaArk MV 2072 w/115 Yamaha Tiller Jet. I used this boat entirely in Alaska since 2004 when I bought all the pieces and assembled myself. Bought the hull at one place and dumped it in my yard, the motor second and finally the trailer third. Cost was $15,750 in 2004. Sold it in 2020 for more than I paid for the pieces! Now I'm retired in Florida and wanting to fish the Flats. I'm ordering a MVJT 2072 or a MVJT 1872. Now that you've had your 1860 for a while how do you think a bottom 12' wider would handle? It would get on step easier and stay on step slower but what do you think. I think the 2072 I sold would have worked well but almost be too big, and I know the 1872 would handle a hair quicker and be a touch lighter. I think I'll stay w/115 Tiller no matter which hull I choose unless grass is too big an issue. When I arrived in Florida I bought a used 22' Century w/200hp Mercury Optimax. While it is a heavy fiberglass hull it is still over powered IMO. It has a deep tunnel so I can get shallow but too big and heavy for flats. Time for a new hull & Motor. Your opinion would be helpful. If you believe a MVJT 1860 would be better I can do that too. Your boat looks like a dream come true!
I had an 1872 MVJT prior to this boat. I sucked up too many weeds with the jet. I switched over to a prop tunnel which has been great for 90% of the time. The 18 or 20 foot hole needs the 115/80 hp jet. One of the things that stuff is that the bench seat is so far forward that you have to run a tiller extension to be able to stand up and drive.
@@KirkRacing57 Well I wondered about that. On SeaArk home page I went to “Hunting” and found an 18’ and a 20’ that did not have bench seat. Open to motor with boxes on sides. Looked good. Model number is DXS 2072 or DXS 1860. Did you not like the 1872 xtra wide hull?? Even with a prop you prefer 60” bottom? I forgot to mention, I live in Crystal River and am close to Ozello and Homosassa. The biggest question is this: Jet or Prop?? I can run smaller lighter prop motor. I guess you built what you prefer. If you wanted a jet or a 72” bottom you would have it. Equally important, how was Millers to deal with? Price, order time etc. I sure appreciate you responding so quickly. I need to sell my 22’ Century first but I’m aging it up now I think I’ll price it to sell quickly. Really is a pretty boat and the 200hp Optimax was a dearly loved motor in this country.
How do your poling/ top brackets sit horizontal? Can you share any pic via email/ text of a side view close up? The options from SeaArk seem very “archaic” to say the least and going to have to build some custom hardware. Need to add deck access to front to move trolling batts up front I think but I have a seat pedestal right where yours is located. Don’t want one offset to one side so going to be decided how to relocate pedestal forward or do 2 access holes, one on each side.
Any chance you remember the dimensions of those hatches that you ordered from RnR? I want to order a couple now but I won’t have the boat until October
I’m currently working on 1660 mvt / would yr friend be interested in building me a polling platform and the aluminum bracket for the pole storage I don’t need the extra flange for Bimini cuz I don’t use one
@@KirkRacing57 thank you did yours already have opening where you put bilge at was it a full piece of aluminum in back with no access. Mine is the latter of the two trying to figure out best way to make access to that area
@@KirkRacing57 you said you picked up in Ocala I live over in crystal river/homosassa area what bout yourself, also did yours come with that hatch over your fuel tank in back thank you again for answering all my questions you have such a sweet rig any for sure looking to take some of your ideas
Really nice rig there. I'm looking at sea ark as well. I assume you use it on the gulf coast. I live on the space coast and have a few questions. What made you go with aluminum vs fiberglass? Can that boat cross a rough bay fairly well? How has the salt affected the boat? Also, how quiet is it? Do you spook the fish with some Hull slap? Does the Florida sun on an aluminum hull, scald your feet or dog paws? Sorry if that's too many questions, but I'm upgrading soon from a kayak.
Well, that's just a perfect set up!! Really well thought out and nice demonstration. Tight lines.
Some of the best wiring I’ve ever seen in a boat! My 2021 1860 MVJT has an 18 gallon gas tank in front and all 3 batteries in back. Have only ran it for an hour in local rive and seems like I am going to need to put two trolling motor batteries up front. When wife was all way up front on bean bag it belt decent but still seems like rear sits down to low.
You Sir, are a genius... Love it.
Wow! Nice boat. Great upgrades.
Thank you for sharing.
Sweet setup from Millers with some nice addons.....It will definitely get around in the skinny water here on the Gulf Coast!!
Great layout
Just Ordered my 1860 mvt from millers Boating today....won't get it til fall .... can't wait
I’m waiting on the same boat from them, they said hopefully September
I just ordered Gator Trax 1970gt w/200 won't get it till winter
Great boat, great job laying it out. I recently sold my SeaArk MV 2072 w/115 Yamaha Tiller Jet. I used this boat entirely in Alaska since 2004 when I bought all the pieces and assembled myself. Bought the hull at one place and dumped it in my yard, the motor second and finally the trailer third. Cost was $15,750 in 2004. Sold it in 2020 for more than I paid for the pieces! Now I'm retired in Florida and wanting to fish the Flats. I'm ordering a MVJT 2072 or a MVJT 1872. Now that you've had your 1860 for a while how do you think a bottom 12' wider would handle? It would get on step easier and stay on step slower but what do you think. I think the 2072 I sold would have worked well but almost be too big, and I know the 1872 would handle a hair quicker and be a touch lighter. I think I'll stay w/115 Tiller no matter which hull I choose unless grass is too big an issue. When I arrived in Florida I bought a used 22' Century w/200hp Mercury Optimax. While it is a heavy fiberglass hull it is still over powered IMO. It has a deep tunnel so I can get shallow but too big and heavy for flats.
Time for a new hull & Motor. Your opinion would be helpful. If you believe a MVJT 1860 would be better I can do that too. Your boat looks like a dream come true!
I had an 1872 MVJT prior to this boat. I sucked up too many weeds with the jet. I switched over to a prop tunnel which has been great for 90% of the time. The 18 or 20 foot hole needs the 115/80 hp jet. One of the things that stuff is that the bench seat is so far forward that you have to run a tiller extension to be able to stand up and drive.
@@KirkRacing57 Well I wondered about that. On SeaArk home page I went to “Hunting” and found an 18’ and a 20’ that did not have bench seat. Open to motor with boxes on sides. Looked good. Model number is DXS 2072 or DXS 1860.
Did you not like the 1872 xtra wide hull?? Even with a prop you prefer 60” bottom?
I forgot to mention, I live in Crystal River and am close to Ozello and Homosassa.
The biggest question is this: Jet or Prop?? I can run smaller lighter prop motor. I guess you built what you prefer. If you wanted a jet or a 72” bottom you would have it.
Equally important, how was Millers to deal with? Price, order time etc.
I sure appreciate you responding so quickly. I need to sell my 22’ Century first but I’m aging it up now I think I’ll price it to sell quickly. Really is a pretty boat and the 200hp Optimax was a dearly loved motor in this country.
How well does it pole? I’m thinking of building a 16 for the Bayport/Chazz area. Are you fly fishing with it?? Subbed!!
Very nice.
Amazing! I’m looking into building one. What did your build run you?
Looks great. Think you made great choices
So if I can ask. What do you have in it as it sits
Pre Covid prices- I have about 20-25K in it. That includes trolling motor, batteries, polling platform, bench seat and cooler…
how shallow does it run without a jack plate? Perfect setup. Love it.
Not sure exactly- hard bottom here in Ozello Florida. I’d say 8” - maybe 2” higher with a jack plate.
Can you share the name and number who built the seat and poling platform?
Let me know if you ever sell...Thx great looking boat!!
What does it draft sitting still?
Killer boat! Looking at an 1860 tunnel jet with 65 yamaha.
How do your poling/ top brackets sit horizontal? Can you share any pic via email/ text of a side view close up? The options from SeaArk seem very “archaic” to say the least and going to have to build some custom hardware. Need to add deck access to front to move trolling batts up front I think but I have a seat pedestal right where yours is located. Don’t want one offset to one side so going to be decided how to relocate pedestal forward or do 2 access holes, one on each side.
you cut out that foam ? That's your flotation should you ever get swamped ! Great looking boat
I understand that. It’s not a concern. I’ll just get out and stand up.
That looks great. What color is it?
I think it’s called Shark Skin Grey
What size garage?
Nice rig. How shallow can you run? Also what is that material you used to cover the deck etc.?
It runs in about 8” , it could run shallower with a jack plate. The material is SeaDek.
@@KirkRacing57 Thanks.
Nice rig and layout! If you ever think of selling, hit me up first!
Any chance you remember the dimensions of those hatches that you ordered from RnR?
I want to order a couple now but I won’t have the boat until October
Roughly 10x14 and 12x22
@@KirkRacing57 thank you, looks like an awesome boat!
I’m currently working on 1660 mvt / would yr friend be interested in building me a polling platform and the aluminum bracket for the pole storage I don’t need the extra flange for Bimini cuz I don’t use one
Hey bud what Bimini did you go with and I'd to ask you some more questions if you don't mind I just bought same boat and pick up my motor this week
I will measure it for you
@@KirkRacing57 thank you did yours already have opening where you put bilge at was it a full piece of aluminum in back with no access. Mine is the latter of the two trying to figure out best way to make access to that area
@@johnmartinuzzi9283 I cut the access into that area.
Bad ass man I'm picking up same boat putting a Yamaha 70 on it I'd like to pick your brain about some things
Go ahead
@@KirkRacing57 you said you picked up in Ocala I live over in crystal river/homosassa area what bout yourself, also did yours come with that hatch over your fuel tank in back thank you again for answering all my questions you have such a sweet rig any for sure looking to take some of your ideas
@@johnmartinuzzi9283 I ordered it from Miller’s in Ocala. The rear hatch was a factory option.
Really nice rig there. I'm looking at sea ark as well. I assume you use it on the gulf coast. I live on the space coast and have a few questions. What made you go with aluminum vs fiberglass? Can that boat cross a rough bay fairly well? How has the salt affected the boat? Also, how quiet is it? Do you spook the fish with some Hull slap? Does the Florida sun on an aluminum hull, scald your feet or dog paws? Sorry if that's too many questions, but I'm upgrading soon from a kayak.
Do you run out of Homosassa?
Sometimes
@@KirkRacing57 I’ve seen your boat before in person and it’s a really nice boat. How fast does it run?
Would you be interested in selling it?
No